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On the move in communities across Canada!
As we prepare for programs in Toronto, Nova Scotia and Vancouver, we reflect on fall program highlights in our rural communities. Stay tuned!
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Over 2,000 Kids 'Dare to Draw Attention'
by creating original cards to help children in need |
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Through their artwork, students in the Headwaters and other regions are ‘Drawing Attention’ to serious issues affecting other children. Previously known as ‘Children For Peace’, the focus of this project has shifted from Afghanistan to our own remote northern First Nations communities that suffer the effects of substandard conditions and pervasive substance abuse. Please encourage the leadership of these young people while you support programs in isolated communities with your purchase of darearts cards this Holiday Season!
Click here to order your Holiday Cards
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darearts First Roots in Webequie
Month-long program promotes life skills through arts |
| This year’s focus on fashion, along with music, photography and visual art, evolved from the youth’s desire to translate their creative images to fabric and learn how to market their skills. Elders shared traditional techniques and hosted a celebratory feast following a community showcase to recognize the dedication of the youth and teaching team.
Support from the Ontario Government, Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, CIBC Children’s Foundation and Noront Resources, has also enabled the program to return to Marten Falls (Ogoki Post), Ontario, and launch in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.
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Fill My Hollow Bones Premiere
September 27 at TIFF Bell Lightbox Theatre in Toronto |
| This film, shot mostly by youth and supported by Noront Resources, chronicles the community of Webequie and the start of the First Roots program. Traditional dancer Waawaate Fobister and musicians Cathy Elliott and Glenn Marais, part of the First Roots teaching team, performed and welcomed guests. Webequie youth Leslie Spence and Eric Shewaybick talked of changes in the community as the youth develop strength, resiliency and hope for the future. Close to 150 Toronto community and business leaders attended the event in support of the program. Click here to read more.
Your support is needed to make a lasting impact in more communities. Please help by supporting darearts this Holiday Season.
Click here to make a secure online donation.
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